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Sudan among countries facing widespread mine and explosive contamination – UN report
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 23, 2025

The severe humanitarian impact of explosive ordnance contamination has rendered some land unsuitable for cultivation and increased the risk of civilia...

Blame game as Kilifi County, Coast Water Works Agency clash over water shortage
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 23, 2025

CWWDA Chairman, Dr Daniel Mwaringa, said the disruption in water supply to Kilifi and other counties was a result of the suspension of services to cou...

Kenyan youngster Ray Robert signs first professional contract with Everton FC
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 23, 2025

Ray Robert, who joined Everton’s Academy at the tender age of seven, has steadily risen through the youth ranks to become one of the standout talents...

KRA retains fringe benefit tax rate at 8 per cent for October–December 2025
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 23, 2025

The CBK on October 7 reduced its Central Bank Rate to 9.25 per cent from 9.50 per cent, continuing a trend of monetary easing that began in August 202...

Kenya appoints Severine Luyali as new Chief of Protocol
Mwangi Maina  |  Oct 23, 2025

Among her chief responsibilities is ensuring that no moment of embarrassment befalls the President or the First Lady — whether it's a misplaced flag,...

Rights group petitions Museveni to release abducted Kenyan activists Bob Njagi, Nick Oyoo
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 22, 2025

Amnesty International Kenya, the LSK and Vocal Africa are now rallying global support through an online campaign urging citizens worldwide to write to...

Uganda sets January 15 for general election as Museveni seeks another term
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 21, 2025

President Yoweri Museveni faces opposition star Bobi Wine in a high-stakes race, with six other candidates also in the running and nationwide parliame...

Kenya’s 2026/27 budget set at Sh4.65 trillion – Here’s what it means for you
Alfred Onyango  |  Oct 21, 2025

The Treasury notes that the proposed increase in spending underscores the government’s continued focus on economic recovery, infrastructure developmen...

High Court halts Litein Boys High School fire levy row, allows students back after dorm fire
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 21, 2025

In his interim ruling, Justice Joseph Sergon urged both parties to find a practical compromise that would allow students to return to class as the cas...

Maraga vows to sack loss-making parastatal chiefs if elected President
Barack Oduor  |  Oct 21, 2025

Maraga, who tore into President William Ruto's decision to sign eight Bills into laws, including the Privatisation Bill (2025), said national assets s...

Treasury warns billions at risk as counties rely on third-party revenue systems
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 21, 2025

According to records from the Office of the Controller of Budget, counties missed their own-source revenue target of Sh87.67 billion by 23 per cent in...

Raila will be remembered as Kenya’s stabiliser and champion of peace – CoG chair
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 19, 2025

The Governor emphasised Raila’s role in guaranteeing political peace in the country and called on leaders to emulate him by addressing differences thr...

Non-Aligned Movement ministers renew call for multilateralism at Uganda meeting
XINHUA  |  Oct 18, 2025

President Yoweri Museveni urged countries to focus on areas of common benefit such as trade, investment, and tourism, saying cooperation in these sect...

Widow of Kasarani shooting victim recounts final moments with husband before tragedy
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 17, 2025

Brenda Akoth said he left home early in the morning for work against her wishes. For some reason, she felt uneasy about him leaving the house that day...

From jobless to boss: How Kenyans are turning the skills gap into opportunity
Alfred Onyango  |  Oct 17, 2025

According to the Federation of Kenya Employers, many companies are finding it increasingly difficult to hire suitably skilled workers despite high une...

Isiolo leaders rally behind early childhood development to secure county's future
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 16, 2025

The workshop marks a critical step forward in aligning policy, research, and community needs to ensure that every child in Isiolo gets a strong start...

Bunge La Mwananchi, activists move to court to block Sakaja-National Government deal
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 15, 2025

They argue that the proposed deal violates constitutional provisions on devolution and undermines the autonomy of county governments.

Senators vow to hold SHA accountable for delayed health funds to counties
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 14, 2025

The senators said the situation has created a financial strain on counties, forcing some facilities to delay procurement of essential drugs and medica...

MPs demand fresh audit of Sh11.6 billion KICD textbook pending bill over distribution discrepancies
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 14, 2025

The MPs raised concerns that some schools receive excess books while others have none, questioning the Institute’s handling of its Sh1.18 billion budg...

Fuel prices remain unchanged across Kenya in latest EPRA monthly review
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 14, 2025

In Nairobi, motorists will continue paying Sh184.52 for a litre of Super Petrol, Sh171.47 for Diesel, and Sh154.78 for Kerosene.

Counties' equitable share from national government between 2013 and 2024
Charity Pancras  |  Oct 14, 2025

Counties such as Mandera, Kilifi, and Kiambu also featured prominently, each receiving allocations exceeding Sh110 billion, reflecting significant inv...

How changing weather patterns fuel Rift Valley Fever transmission
Charity Kilei  |  Oct 14, 2025

Past outbreaks have often been linked to heavy rains and flooding that increase mosquito populations, especially in Rift Valley and northeastern regio...

Experts warn developing nations’ debt burden denies millions essential services
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 14, 2025

The appeal comes as many developing nations struggle with high interest rates, currency depreciation, and worsening climate shocks — factors that have...

Heartbreak at Safari Sevens as Belgium women’s rugby coach dies at Nyayo Stadium
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 12, 2025

Reports indicate that the 43-year-old South African, a former Wales women’s rugby coach, was treated at the scene before being rushed to a city hospit...

The bigest oil and gas companies in the world
Charity Pancras  |  Oct 12, 2025

Data from Statista shows that Saudi Aramco remains the world’s most valuable oil and gas company in 2025, boasting a market worth of US$1.57 trillion...

Border counties press Senate for extra resource allocation, revenue control
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 10, 2025

Busia Governor Paul Otuoma said that relying solely on equitable revenue sharing and local collections is not enough for counties like his, which face...

MPs slam road agencies over billions spent on poorly maintained roads
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 09, 2025

MPs slammed KURA for weak oversight of contractors and called for stricter accountability measures to ensure roads are properly maintained.

Agriculture Ministry blames external factors for drop in 2024/25 KTDA tea payments
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 09, 2025

Farmers have voiced strong concerns about price disparities between the East and West Tea Blocks, questionable expenditures, excessive sitting allowan...

UK supports Somalia’s shift from UN oversight to homegrown human rights leadership
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 08, 2025

The resolution aims to enhance technical assistance and capacity-building for Somalia’s justice and security institutions.

MPs demand probe into KTDA over corruption, mismanagement and unfair tea bonuses
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 08, 2025

The legislators said more than 700,000 farmers have been short-changed despite their hard work in producing world-class tea.

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